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CX09 BWH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,056 mi
Last recorded154,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 154,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,818 miles

Offside headlamp image slightly poor

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated near diff., perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources unit is fitted, but a reverse camera is fitted over (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both , digits not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp image slightly poor

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated near diff., perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources unit is fitted, but a reverse camera is fitted over (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,303 miles

slight knocking from rear when reversing and applying brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2019 122,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 117,852 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy too flexy marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

front and rear bake discs slight wear

Fail 25 May 2016 109,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

front and rear bake discs slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 56,915 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 56,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,449 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CX09 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX09 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX09 BWH registered?

CX09 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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